The Unity of Faith
that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Ephesians 4:14 KJV
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
1 Corinthians 11:26-28 KJV
Unity of Faith is;
- When people who have faith in jesus come together in unity to love and serve each other.
- Unity of faith is the force that prevents people from dividing from each other just because of a simple disagreement
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Romans 12:14-5 KJV
Laws of the unity of faith;
- Love
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Romans 12:10 KJV
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
1 John 2:9-11 KJV
-Honor
in honour preferring one another;
Romans 12:10 KJV
Honor is based on discernment Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter 2:17 KJV
-forebearance ; this is making room to accommodate more offence
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Colossians 3:12-13 KJV
- forgiveness;
Letting go of offence
Mthw5:7 blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy